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Acute stress and early signs of PTSD are common in firefighters and other first responders − here’s what to watch out for
The thousands of firefighters and other first responders on the front lines of the fires that are raging in the Los ... Read More
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On Nutrition: Treatments for low thyroid
Several years ago, a patient asked me what she could eat to treat hypothyroidism — a medical condition characterized by abnormally low levels of thyroid hormones.
She was correct to be concerned. The small thyroid gland...Read more
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Less Sodium, More Potassium
Here's more proof that skipping the saltshaker and processed foods with high ...Read more
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Leg pain? It may be your arteries
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm 52 years old and enjoy long walks with my husband and our dog. I recently started to experience pain in my left calf during our walks. The leg pain goes away when I rest. Because I have a history of ...Read more
Dental Office Refuses To Contact The Correct Parent
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have four kids, so there are many, many appointments to make and keep. We both have full-time jobs, so we split up the responsibilities by category; I get the pediatrician visits, and he does ...Read more
Understanding The Dangers Of Untreated Sleep Apnea
DEAR DR. ROACH: Would you please address the dangers of untreated sleep apnea? Also, what do people do when they are unable to tolerate a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine? I know that surgery is an ...Read more
If you're going to be angry, be angry at inflammatory foods!
From road rage to political conflicts, Americans are inflamed with anger these days. According to Crown Consulting, a mental health service, 7% to 11% of the general population experience significant anger issues and about...Read more
Will the Earth self-destruct if God doesn’t intervene?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: There was a day when I thought it was ridiculous to think Jesus would come back to Earth someday. But the more time passes, it seems more believable because our world is on a ...Read more
Bird flu identified on Virginia's Eastern Shore; quarantine in place
A commercial flock of broiler chickens on the Eastern Shore has tested positive for H5N1, or bird flu.
According to an announcement from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the entire operation ...Read more
Bird flu flares up again in Michigan poultry – an infectious disease expert explains the risk to humans, chickens, cows and other animals
After a relatively quiet fall, there’s been another spike in cases of bird flu in Michigan.
When state officials announced on Dec. 16, 2024, that bird flu had been found in another poultry facility in Ottawa ...Read more
The long-term health effects of LA County wildfire smoke
LOS ANGELES -- The explosion of smoke and ash that erupted from two wildfires was beyond belief.
In the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, as the Eaton fire engulfed homes and businesses, a thick blanket of smoke ...Read more
8 common health conditions midlife women face
A study published in Menopause provides a comprehensive overview of the most common conditions diagnosed in clinical practice among women in the U.S. Upper Midwest during their critical midlife transition.
Overall, eight ...Read more
Beyond hard hats: Mental struggles become the deadliest construction industry danger
If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting “988.”
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Frank Wampol had a dark realization when he ...Read more
Microaggressions during pregnancy and delivery later linked to higher blood pressure
Experiencing microaggressions based on gender and race while receiving care during pregnancy and delivery may be linked to higher blood pressure postpartum, new research suggests.
The study, published in the American ...Read more
1 in 10 new dads face postpartum depression. Here's what to know
While postpartum depression is often associated with mothers, research shows fathers also face significant mental health challenges after welcoming a new baby.
A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders ...Read more
Midwives blame California rules for hampering birth centers amid maternity care crisis
Jessie Mazar squeezed the grab handle in her husband’s pickup and groaned as contractions struck her during the 90-minute drive from her home in rural northeastern California to the closest hospital with a maternity unit...Read more
The God Squad: Is God too big for us?
Q: My friends have told me lately that I tend to see a dark side to everything. We got to talking about spirituality, and I told them I believe there can be a God, but that such a God is indifferent to us. The reason I ...Read more
Text Messages Are Final Connection To Estranged Siblings
DEAR ABBY: My siblings and I are estranged. I live in a different state. My brother and I never got along and stopped speaking many years ago. My older sister and I, after a long, toxic relationship, finally had a blowout ...Read more
Double-Check For Drug Interactions When Taking New Medicines
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife was recently discharged after a lengthy hospital stay with multiple diagnoses. Most of her issues were treated medically and resulted in six new medications from four different medical ...Read more
Dilute your risk for everything from obesity to elevated blood sugar
Vast stretches of the Sahara Desert get less than half an inch of rain annually. No wonder the 2.5 million people living there have dramatically shorter life spans than people living in less harsh conditions -- and with a ...Read more
Is it right for parents to protect their children from those who are dying?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Is it right for parents to protect their children from those who are dying? My husband and I are caring for his parents in our home. They are both quite sickly and we have a ...Read more
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